Peter Larson
Peter Larson (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Larson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Peter Larson earned a high school diploma from Reynolds High School, a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University, and a graduate degree from Western Oregon University. His career experience includes working in higher education administration.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Oregon's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on May 19, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Peter Black (D)
- Mitchel Knight (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2
Incumbent Cliff Bentz (R), Andrea Carr (R), and Peter Larson (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 2 on May 19, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Russell McAlmond (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Peter Larson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Larson's responses.
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- Affordability is the most pressing issue in our district. From rising housing costs to higher prices for fuel and groceries, families are being squeezed at every level. Our farmers and ranchers are especially feeling the pressure, facing higher input costs, volatile markets, and policies that make it harder to stay competitive and pass operations on to the next generation. I will take a direct, solutions-focused approach. I will push back against tariffs that raise costs on equipment, supplies, and everyday goods. I will work to break up or regulate monopolies in meatpacking, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals that drive up prices and hurt producers.
- This past year has brought major upheaval in healthcare funding, and the situation is likely to worsen. Small communities in Eastern and Southern Oregon are at risk of losing critical access to care, from local providers to full hospital services. Baker City has already lost its maternity ward, and in Ashland, much of the community hospital is being consolidated into Medford. I do not support the changes outlined in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which Cliff Bentz supported. Oregon’s rural communities, and the state as a whole, stand to lose billions of dollars in healthcare funding over the next decade. The proposed $50 billion fund from Congress falls far short of addressing those losses.
- “There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties…” — George Washington I will work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, who is serious about getting results for our district. I am not interested in partisan games or political posturing. Good ideas should stand on their own, regardless of who brings them forward. I will build coalitions, find common ground, and push for practical solutions that lower costs, strengthen our economy, and support our communities. We cannot afford gridlock. Our responsibility is to deliver results, not score political points.
That said, I look at political figures such as Theodore Roosevelt for grit and determination, Ronal Reagan for eloquence and ideals, and John McCain for practicality, humility, and bravery.
To do what is right for the people.
2. Issues Articles of Impeachment against both the Executive Branch and Judicial Branch.
3. Represents smaller groups of people than Senators
4. Is re-elected every 2 years
External challenges will be China pushing to retake Taiwan.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 27, 2026
